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Corporate Counsel

SeniorFull-timeOfficeBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 week ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This full-time legal opportunity invites you to support Rio Tinto Aluminium & Lithium’s Pacific Operations in Brisbane. As a Corporate Counsel, you will play a vital role in providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across diverse and complex matters. Join a high-performing legal team that values care, courage, and curiosity, and work collaboratively to shape outcomes that matter.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Delivering timely, accurate, and commercial legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues to support business objectives.
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Managing legal work streams

Effectively managing and prioritising multiple legal work streams across a varied portfolio to safeguard business interests.
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Building relationships

Developing and maintaining close, collaborative working relationships with internal clients and team members across the Australian and global RTAL LGC&A team.

Key criteria

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Law degree and 8+ years' experience

Possession of a law degree and significant legal practice experience.

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Expertise in regulatory and operational law

Demonstrated knowledge in HSE, native title, and contractual matters.

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Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple legal work streams effectively.

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5 criteria for this job
Law degree and 8+ years' experience
Possession of a law degree and significant legal practice experience.

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Expertise in regulatory and operational law
Demonstrated knowledge in HSE, native title, and contractual matters.

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Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple legal work streams effectively.

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Collaboration and relationship-building
Proven ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.

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Commercial acumen and solution-driven mindset
Experience in negotiating practical solutions and outcomes.

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